Lead Planning Engineer at KBR, Inc.

Kuwait City, Capital Governorate, Kuwait -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Oil and Gas, Health and Safety, Environmental Systems, Quality Systems, Team Management, Reporting, Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication, Creativity, Decarbonization, Sustainability, Influencing

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Title: Lead Planning Engineer Lead Planning/Schedule Engineer Primary Objectives To proactively support the Project by managing the planning process and planning personnel and their activities across the organization To assist and support the Project Controls Manager and Planning Department Head in managing the Project Schedule and ensure the client gains maximum business benefits from that mechanism Provide planning expertise and assist the project with their project planning activities Responsibilities Supervise the planning function during design and/or construction stages of assigned project/projects. Responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance Carry out work in accordance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems Manage the Planning Team to deliver a complete Planning/Scheduling service to the Organization Supervise and direct all activities of the Planning Focal Point and the Planning Engineers. Work directly with the clients UEV Cost & Planning to ensure the Planning processes, procedures and systems are implemented and subject to continuous improvement reviews. Prepare weekly /monthly reports as required, and analyze contractors’ reports Manage the appropriate activities and process to ensure the preparation of Assets and that Shutdown plans are carried out in a consistent and accurate manner Liaise with the Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, Operations Development and Asset Focal Points to ensure the planning process accurately reflects the work scopes and requirements of the managers Liaise with the Management Team on all relevant costs and planning issues Prepare regular status reports and forecasts for project management and client review. Supervise and develop other planning and specialist support staff at home and/or field office locations. Maintain the current and baseline schedule, analyze the effect of proposed changes and maintain the baseline change control Autorisation process Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills Must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering Must have a minimum of 10 years total post-graduation experience Must have a minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience in oil and gas projects Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role Must have Must have at least 5 years hands-on experience in Planning. Must have minimum 2 years’ experience in Planning Software like Primavera, MS Project Essential skills/experience Analysis and problems solving Creativity/innovation Communications, written and oral. Formal presentation skills Ability to influence and persuade. Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. 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Responsibilities

The Lead Planning Engineer will supervise the planning function during design and construction stages, ensuring effective planning processes are in place. They will manage the Planning Team and liaise with various managers to ensure accurate reflection of work scopes and requirements.